Modern Basin Taps

We've all watched home improvement programmes (not necessarily by choice) and marvelled at the seemingly futuristic designs of the bathroom fixtures and fittings that we see on our screen, from wall mounted waterfall basin taps to infrared taps. Quite understandably, most people assume that these kind of modern basin taps are only available to the rich and famous, and then don't give it a second thought.... but hang on, for times have changed.

At Tap Warehouse, we have a fantastic and extensive range of modern basin taps that could quite happily grace any contemporary home that you've seen on Grand Designs, although with our fantastic savings it's unlikely that you'll end up going over budget.

Our range of modern basin taps include taps from world-renowned names like Crosswater, Vado and Tre Mercati, as well as Vellamo, our burgeoning own brand range of bathroom taps that have prices as attractive as their looks.

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Your water pressure depends on your home's water system. It’s important to consider water pressure when buying a new tap or shower. Buying a product with a minimum water pressure that’s too high for your home will result in poor performance.

- With a combi boiler you can usually expect between 1 and 2 bar

- With a gravity system (cold water tank in attic) you may have as little as 0.1 or 0.2 bar upstairs, and perhaps 0.5 bar downstairs

- With a high pressure unvented system (hot water cylinder, no cold water tank) you will generally have between 1 and 3 bar

You can install an item with a low minimum pressure rating on a high pressure system, but avoid installing an item with a high minimum rating on a low pressure system! Read our guide to water pressure to learn more.

Shape

Round (110)

Square (35)

Curved (13)

Rectangular (10)

Oval (1)

Avg. Customer Rating

1 Star & Up (97)

2 Stars & Up (96)

3 Stars & Up (96)

4 Stars & Up (95)

Mounting Type

Deck Mounted (133)

Wall Mounted (36)

Tap Holes

Mono (118)

2 Holes (19)

3 Holes (14)

Spout Type

Fixed Spout (142)

L-Shaped Spout (65)

Curved Spout (53)

Waterfall Spout (27)

Straight Spout (23)

Swan Neck Spout (15)

Swivel Spout (13)

Handle Type

Taps use either a ceramic disc cartridge or a rubber compression washer to control flow. Rubber washers will naturally wear down with use, and the tap handle will require more and more rotations to turn on or off. On the plus side, it's very easy to replace a rubber washer and they're available everywhere.

Ceramic disc cartridges need only a 90-degree rotation to fully open or close, and the 2 ceramic plates are incredibly hard-wearing and resilient. They're more expensive to make, but they allow for a huge range of designs, easy operation and simple maintenance if needed.

Whilst it is rare for a ceramic cartridge to need replacing, you may very occasionally need to remove and rinse the cartridge if grit or debris within the water system is preventing the 2 plates from closing properly. Much like replacing a rubber washer, this is a quick and easy job, and will ensure many years of use.

All of our brand partners and manufacturers offer a warranty as standard. Please note that these guarantees are provided by the manufacturer, and will be subject to individual terms and conditions, for example avoiding abrasive bleach-based cleaning products.

If you need further info about a specific manufacturer's guarantee, please contact our team.